Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Law, Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL, USA.

Dr. Davenport is a professor of educational leadership, policy, and law. Her research interests include educational policy, teacher education preparation, and shared governance. In addition to a PhD in Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Policy, Davenport holds two law degrees—a Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan and a Master of Law from New York University.